1. Structure This presentation  Intro to key staff  Term dates  The curriculum  Pattern of the day  Reading  Homework Diary  Reward Systems  Equipment  Miscellaneous  Questions

2. Introduction to key colleagues  Class teachers: Mr Turnbull, Mrs Smith, Mrs Cable.  Support staff: Mrs Liddle, Mrs Boyle, Mrs Preece, and Mrs Barnett.

3. Term dates Important Dates  Educational visit: 6 th November  Open evenings: week beginning 20th October  Christmas Carol Service at St Albans: 16 th December at 9.45am  Christmas party: 16th December

4. Curriculum and learning The subjects your child studies until age 11: Basic Skills Session  English  Mathematics  Science  Design and Technology  ICT  History

5. Curriculum and learning (continued)  Geography  Art  Music - violin  Physical Education  Religious Education  French  PSHE and Citizenship  Creative Learning Journey  http://www.windynookprimary.org/?page_id=700 http://www.windynookprimary.org/?page_id=700

6.  Our new curriculum is developed around a child-initiated topic. This half term our topic is Space, therefore our foundation subjects are linked around this theme to provide integrated learning.

7. Reading  Many formats for reading  Graded reading books  Pupils select their next book  Library books  Support at home  Reading volunteers  Reading rewards

8. Homework Diary

11. Pattern of the day  8.50 Whistle: Children should be on the Junior Yard  8.50-9 Registration  9 – 10 English  10-10.30 Basic Skills/Guided Group Reading  10.45 – 11.05 Assembly  11.05 – 12.05 Maths  1.00 – 3.15 Science/ICT/Foundation Subjects  Calculation Maths

12. Reward Systems  Consistent across whole of Key Stage Two  Star Charts to collect points towards certificates  Merit Points can be awarded for a range of reasons  ‘Windy Winners’ assembly  Super Speller  Attendance Awards

13. Equipment  School uniform  Please label your child’s belongings  P.E. kit (remain in school)  Jewellery – ear piercing  Water bottles

14. Miscellaneous  Parent volunteers – reading, visits, maths  Contact details - mobiles  Nut allergies and eating in school  Healthy snack  Medication and Care Plan  Sun cream  Music tuition  Concerns  After school clubs  Questions